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Memoir Writing Tip: Writing About Emotions

by Matilda ButlerApril 9, 2012
Memoir Writing Tip: Writing About Emotions

Writing Alchemy for Memoir Writers: Writing effectively about emotions means understanding this topic. Today’s article focuses on one aspect of emotions — attachment.

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Winner of the Writing Alchemy (Memoir Edition) Sneak Peek Contest

by Kendra BonnettApril 7, 2012
Winner of the Writing Alchemy (Memoir Edition) Sneak Peek Contest

In anticipation of the printing and shipping of our new book Writing Alchemy: How to Write Fast and Deep, we’re posting contests and giving away the ebook version. Today we announce our first winner.

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Memoir Writing Tip: Get a Writing Alchemy (Memoir Edition) Sneak Peek

by Kendra BonnettMarch 30, 2012
Memoir Writing Tip: Get a Writing Alchemy (Memoir Edition) Sneak PeekMemoir Writing Tip: Get a Writing Alchemy (Memoir Edition) Sneak Peek

What’s in it? With Writing Alchemy available to pre-order from the Women’s Memoirs store, many people want a peek inside the book. Today Kendra is granting you a special look inside, while using a clever StoryMap story to illustrate the technique in question.

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Writing Alchemy: I Think Hemingway Would Have Approved

by Kendra BonnettMarch 27, 2012
Writing Alchemy: I Think Hemingway Would Have Approved

Matilda and Kendra are pleased to introduce Writing Alchemy: How to Write Fast and Deep. Learn about the book and how you can save money when you pre-order today.

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Memoir Writing Tip: Dynamic Set Design

by Kendra BonnettMarch 17, 2012
Memoir Writing Tip: Dynamic Set Design

Enjoying St. Patrick’s Day, warm weather and contemplating the changing seasons.

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Memoir Writing Tip: Using Internal Conflict to Show Motivation and Behavior

by Kendra BonnettMarch 9, 2012
Memoir Writing Tip: Using Internal Conflict to Show Motivation and BehaviorMemoir Writing Tip: Using Internal Conflict to Show Motivation and Behavior

That cartoon angel and devil on your shoulder is just a metaphor for the internal conflict that leads to actions. Put this to work in your memoir writing to show your readers the process leading to decision. It’s a great way to show motivation and behavior.

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Memoir Writing Tip: Deconstruction and the Art of the Reveal

by Kendra BonnettMarch 5, 2012
Memoir Writing Tip: Deconstruction and the Art of the Reveal

Sue William Silverman is the inspiration for today’s post about characters and the art of revealing the personality and motivation.

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